A bob-house office

the sleds on the pavement

the house on dry ground

the fire in the cabin

the one-room shack

Smoke from the chimney

painted on the blue sky

a bob-house office

in the parking lot

December 15, 2012

Christmas tree lot on Rte 3

in Hooksett, NH by

R&R Public Wholesale

1371 Hooksett Road

Hooksett, NH 03106

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A White Gate

from the road, the bright white gate
at the back of the field, nothing visible beyond
in the new light
after the rains of earlier this day
held to the graying post,
hanging on the hinges, the wires;
off in the distance
dividing what we do not know
lying beyond the white bright gate


November 20, 2009
gate in the back of the near field
near Garos Farm
Pleasant Street,
43.118330, -71.456250
http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=43.118330,+-71.456250&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=%2B43%C2%B0+7'+5.99%22,+-71%C2%B0+27'+22.50%22&gl=us&ei=p8cGS_LrFsyTlAff2rCFBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA
Hooksett, NH

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,730+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Satisfied, Contented

Wondering for a moment
the opposite of our current,
our driven world, what it would be like to be
satisfied, contented with what we have now

Happy, peaceful, in our present reality
giving freely from out of our excess
offering hope to those who are needy
knowing that God will provide
an abundance of gifts

Grace from our master
our savior, sustainer
Living water, bread
all that we need

Humbly praying
a prayer for our healing
turning from the world
and the seduction of wealth

Changing our hearts
focused on the Christ child
remembering what was given
in his holy birth

Our savior choosing
to come to this human world
to walk a road
that led to the cross

Offering us a glimpse
the love of the father
willing to sacrifice all
that we would have eternal birth


November 18, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,730+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Stored Up

Like manna, provided in the desert
the people instructed, told to get just enough
When they hoarded, more than was needed
the excess turned to mold, spoiling in their hands
In the words of the gospel, a story as of old
the rich man and his barn overflowing
wanting more and more, never satisfied
Spoiled, useful wealth,
when God came calling
more than he needed,
what should have been given away


November 17, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,830+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Fealty to our wealth

An unholy altar, an idol of rust
craven gods, that will turn to dust
worshipping our possessions
fealty to our wealth
the things of this earth
not Christ’s holy birth
Forgetting the commandments
uncomfortable reminders of our sin
wanting to trust in our own abilities
taught by our culture that we are all that is
what will we do when the creator comes to call
Like the rich man, unable to leave his wealthy, his power
gathering in, full barns, but no heart for his fellow man
A false and corrupt world, tempting us from our way
ready to bring us to hell, unless we change our way
Christ was the example, and the saints of old,
heeding the master’s call,
doing what we are told
Living by the covenant
the commandments of our king
ready to enter the fiery furnace
to yoke our lives to him


November 16, 2009
Daniel 3:16-18
and writing challenge
“Monday Manna for November 16, 2009 – Ultimate Faith”
posted by Joanne Sher on her blog,
“An Open Book”, at:
http://joannesher.blogspot.com/2009/11/ultimate-faith-monday-manna.html
&
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,830+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Breaking two commandments

More than two, but breaking two commandments
how unlike the three who stood up to the king
Showering ourselves, our lives to another
over abundance kept for ourselves
Creating a world with individual false idols
clinging to hope in ourselves
Like the rich man, hoarding, a bounty retaining
claiming it all as if we brought it to be
Forgetting our master, our creator
gifts of all that we can see
Turning our backs, our hearts from our savior
trusting that we can save us somehow
Leaving our God as if on the sidelines
ignoring the centrality that our sustainer plays
Living in a world, caught up in its deceptions
denying our neighbors, their daily bread


November 16, 2009
Daniel 3:16-18
and writing challenge
“Monday Manna for November 16, 2009 – Ultimate Faith”
posted by Joanne Sher on her blog,
“An Open Book”, at:
http://joannesher.blogspot.com/2009/11/ultimate-faith-monday-manna.html
&
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,830+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Brocade Necklace

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,830+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Reclaiming the Tree

The forest, wet fall afternoon
reclaiming the tree
into its own
the bright moss nourished
by the rich food of the pine stump
returning to the soil
from whence it grew


November 16, 2009
Hike after church,
Head Pond Trail,
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/bathy_maps/lakinsheads_hooksett.pdf
Hooksett, NH
http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/hooksett_editor/archive/2008/11/05/Eagle-Scout-project-will-mark-Hooksett-trail.aspx
(the Eagle Scout project
of member Ken Scott)
http://www.bwanh.org/Hooksett/Hooksett%20Kiwanis%20trails.htm
November 15, 2009
and
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)




All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,830+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Blanket of Moss

The cold wet granite
smooth over the ages
wrapped in the warmth
a blanket of moss
draped by the hands
the loving hands of the creator
caring for something
as simple as rock
Our day of communion
out into the forest
sensing the presence of God
by out sides
Out in the forest
away from the hectic
the busyness of daily life
A glimpse of God’s providing
even for the bit of the earth
warmed by the blanket
shimmering in the weak light


November 16, 2009
Hike after church,
Head Pond Trail,
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/bathy_maps/lakinsheads_hooksett.pdf
Hooksett, NH
http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/hooksett_editor/archive/2008/11/05/Eagle-Scout-project-will-mark-Hooksett-trail.aspx
(the Eagle Scout project
of member Ken Scott)
http://www.bwanh.org/Hooksett/Hooksett%20Kiwanis%20trails.htm
November 15, 2009
and
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,830+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Worthless Grain

Barns, full, bursting
the rich man’s treasure
stored for a lifetime
no cares, yet not enough
wanting more, bigger barns
more stocked up, gathered in

All of it worthless, the grain
his possessions, all he had stored
worthless before God,
coming for an accounting of his life
Where was his heart, his charity
the treasures that he kept
stored up grain, for himself
useless on that judgment day


November 16, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

Slowing our steps in the forest

Walking along, a community together
slowing our steps, the forest before us
spending time, lingering there
Open to what the creator will show us
gifts of this moment to share
Entering in, deeper and deeper
the pond and its treasure made known
An expanse of water, the reeds and the rushes
the artistry of our maker’s brush
Trees and moss, the ferns and the oak leaves
the crunch of the branches, the rocks underfoot
Sharing the day, the time and the fellowship
slowing our walk, in union with you


November 15, 2009
Hike after church,
Head Pond Trail,
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/bathy_maps/lakinsheads_hooksett.pdf
Hooksett, NH
http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/hooksett_editor/archive/2008/11/05/Eagle-Scout-project-will-mark-Hooksett-trail.aspx
(the Eagle Scout project
of member Ken Scott)
http://www.bwanh.org/Hooksett/Hooksett%20Kiwanis%20trails.htm
November 15, 2009
and
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

A Brocade Necklace

The regal mast pine
reaching to the sky
a collar of moss at the base of the tree
a brocade necklace,
the checkerberry lace
adorned with a smattering
of bright crimson beads
Under the edge of the oak leaf blanket
the beautiful garment of the plants of the forest
offering us a glimpse of the creator’s majesty


November 15, 2009
Hike after church,
Head Pond Trail,
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/bathy_maps/lakinsheads_hooksett.pdf
Hooksett, NH
http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/hooksett_editor/archive/2008/11/05/Eagle-Scout-project-will-mark-Hooksett-trail.aspx
(the Eagle Scout project
of member Ken Scott)
http://www.bwanh.org/Hooksett/Hooksett%20Kiwanis%20trails.htm
November 15, 2009
and
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

In our Worship, these words

In our worship, within the sanctuary
entering in to a time of grace
the words of our scripture
the canon of our bibles
echoing down, words of truth, of life
a congregation joining, a heavenly chorus
affirming the message
written on your heart and mine
tablets of flesh, these ancient words gracing
leading us all to humbleness
living our lives, different from the past
finding comfort, contentment
alone in you Lord
walking together,
as our harmonies rising
one community singing
into the sermon of our pastor
contentment in the Lord


November 15, 2009
Ancient Words, by Lynn DeShazo
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

Empty Silos

True contentment
in empty silos
trusting alone
in God to provide


November 15, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

Godly Discontent

unlike the rich man
unable to be satisfied
needing more in his barns
never enough for him
Godly discontent
in the things, struggles,
desires, keeping us from God
striving, righteous, to let go
to define our happiness,
contentment by who we are
not by what we have
to reach out to our neighbors,
our brothers, our sisters
to love our neighbors
and worship God
Turning from the world
our will, our decision
to follow the Lord
a servant to his will


November 15, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

Our Restless Hearts

never satisfied, disquiet in our spirits
what we have, who we are
defined by our possessions
our storehouses full
our larders, our garners
possessions, never enough
a tale of our society, so many of us
in this consumer world

so far from the intentions of God
our lives defined by our hearts
by how we give of ourselves
how closely we cleave, cling
to our savior’s life
his example of service
of caring, of trusting in God
so different, our lives,
our contentment
if we help close to God
and let go of our stuff


November 15, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

When we are content

Our lives different, happy
shining, his light reflected
when we are content,
sharing our abundance
secure with our lot,
able to give away
to let go, to offer
less complicated
unencumbered,
free from the tether
our things not in control
Our possessions given,
shared with our neighbors
offered to our brothers,
our sisters as they have need


November 15, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

Stretched too far

our lives pulled, stretched too far
beyond our breaking,
the shine of contentment gone
driven by earthly desires

Like the rich man called by Christ
to sell his possessions and give them away
or the rich man with the silos full
his heart empty when his time was done

Like them, we have a choice,
contentment with what we have
sharing our abundance, our good fortune
the gifts we have from God

our lives better, our way made straight
life more abundantly, richer
when we choose the way of the cross
the way of the servant, leading to life


November 15, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

Pulled too far

discontented, pulled too far
our desires, off-kilter
estrangement from God
our lives out of balance
no sense of peace
stretched, pulled from our center
serving masters of iron, of brass
rust and tarnish, that do not last
things without true value
losing our luster, dulled
until we let go of our possessions
and shine in his holy light.


November 15, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)

Contentment

The rich man
foolish, restless
happy about what he had
but wanting more
in his garner
even more silos
barns brimming
for himself
an over abundance

But worthless
empty value
a different equation
when the accounting came
the Lord at his door
the threshold of his life
crossing to the other side

The scales unbalanced
one side empty
when it should be brimming
that which we have shared,
stored up in heaven
for that fateful day,
rather than our houses, our barns
full, yet empty
worthless in the end.


November 15, 2009
Luke 12:15-21
and Psalm 16
and “The Prayer of St. Francis”,
United Methodist Hymnal #481;
and sermon, “I Want It All . . .”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 15, 2009
Her sermon is the third of a four-part series based in part on
Reverend Adam Hamilton (http://www.cor.org/about-resurrection/adam/)’s book,
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426702334)